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Any airline passenger who has looked out the window before takeoff has likely noticed a flat, platform-type device attached to the aircraft’s nose maneuvering the plane back and forth. This component of ground service equipment (GSE) is called an aircraft tug and it is vital to the smooth and timely operations of every aircraft in …

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is an integral component of the aviation industry. GSE refers to all equipment used to service an aircraft between flights—essentially if a plane is on the ground, it is utilizing GSE. From airplane pushback tractors and ground power supply units to passenger access and safety equipment, adequate GSE is essential to …

We all love spending time at airports while traveling, don’t we? The technological advancements and automatically operating system at airports often leave people open-mouthed. From aircraft tug, control towers, intercom system to all other ground support equipment, the entire fleet of apparatuses and the world of the aviation industry in itself is a dream for every …

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is a comprehensive system used to support the operations of airports and airplanes on the ground, terminals and airbases. GSE is utilized in different capacities by MRO, FBO, military airline and general aviation providers to service both aircraft and terminal facilities. Ground support equipment and services are not directly linked to …

Every year there are hundreds of people that get injured in GSE accidents, and the main reason behind this is the poor quality of the equipment. When a piece of GSE equipment is damaged due to horseplay, abuse or negligence, then it’s running operation is negatively affected, which makes the day’s work stressful and tougher …